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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,313.04, 779,008.95 and 140,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,313.04, 779,008.95 and 140,228.25 is: 210,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,313.04 : 779,008.95 = 140,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,313.04/779,008.95 = 140,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,313.04x = 779,008.95 × 140,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,313.04x = 109,239,061,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,239,061,792.84/519,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,353.01

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